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Verb dig in has 2 senses
- entrench, dig in - occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night"
Sample sentence:
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- pitch in, dig in - eat heartily; "The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in"
--2 is one way to eat
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Definitions from the Web
Term: "Dig In"
Definition:
verb (intransitive phrasal verb)
- To begin eating heartily. (often used as an informal command)
- To start working on something with enthusiasm or determination.
- To search for information or delve deeper into a subject or topic.
- To become fully involved or engaged in an activity or situation.
Sample Sentences:
Sense 1: To begin eating heartily
- After a long day of work, it's time to dig in and enjoy this delicious meal!
- As soon as the pizza arrived, the kids eagerly dug in, leaving no slice untouched.
Sense 2: To start working on something with enthusiasm or determination
- The team was ready to dig in and tackle the challenging project that awaited them.
- Once the meeting concluded, the employees dug in, determined to meet the upcoming deadline.
Sense 3: To search for information or delve deeper into a subject or topic
- He decided to dig in and research extensively before writing his thesis on climate change.
- Before making a decision, it's important to dig in and gather all the necessary facts.
Sense 4: To become fully involved or engaged in an activity or situation
- Once he started playing the guitar, he really dug in and discovered his passion for music.
- As the competition heated up, the athletes dug in, determined to give their best performance.
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